Summary

Elon Musk, after spending $21 million backing conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, amplified election fraud claims following Schimel’s loss to liberal judge Susan Crawford.

Musk boosted a post by Alex Jones featuring Roger Stone, who alleged mail-in vote fraud. Schimel rejected the claims, urging supporters to accept the results.

Musk pivoted to highlighting a voter ID ballot measure, though Wisconsin already requires ID. Critics see his reaction as echoing Trump-era denialism.

Despite GOP pressure, Schimel’s concession stood out for its rare break from MAGA conspiracy rhetoric.

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        2 hours ago

        Yes I’m familiar with the German word Quelle. All bottled carbonated water in Germany seems to come from one Quelle or another.

        I’m thinking they were going for the English word “quell”?

        quell /kwĕl/

        transitive verb

        1. To put down forcibly; suppress.

          “Police quelled the riot.”

        2. To pacify; quiet.

          “finally quelled the children’s fears.”

        3. To take the life of; to kill. 
          Similar: kill